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EG55 FLY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG55 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounts broke either side before rear diff (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2025 144,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounts broke either side before rear diff (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower rear ball joints. push in hub type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (can't see front ones) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 128,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner edge 275/35r18 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on inner edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower rear ball joints. push in hub type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (can't see front ones) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,378 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,226 miles

285/30/19 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,226 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

285/30/19 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,261 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rim dented

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,261 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,934 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,346 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 24,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,998 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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EG55 FLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG55 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EG55 FLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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